CEOs Against Cancer®

300+ Chief Executives. 19 chapters nationwide. 45+ industries represented.

CEOs Against Cancer® is a premier partnership between the American Cancer Society (ACS) and leading world executives, working together to create a culture of health in their own workplaces, helping employees stay healthy and reduce their risk of cancer.

CEOs Against Cancer® chapter locations

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North Region

Northeast Region

South Region

Southeast Region

West Region

Puerto Rico

For more information, please contact alicia.delasota@cancer.org.

Fit2Be Cancer Free Challenge

Join CEOs, executives, and thousands of colleagues around the country to step up and join the fight against cancer. This simple, virtual challenge promotes cancer prevention, empowers employees through healthy activity in the workplace, and raises money to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

Learn More About Fit2Be Cancer Free

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Cancer is everyone's business

Business leaders understand that cancer is not only a health issue, but also a core business issue:

80%

of employers rate cancer as the top driver of health care costs.

69%

of individuals with cancer and survivors say they missed more than 4 weeks of work due to their illness. 39% missed more than 3 months.

~$156.2B

The cost of care for most common cancer types in the US for privately insured adults <65 years.

Making an impact

The business sector is uniquely positioned to lead the fight against cancer — and to realize a return on their investment. Consider this:

About 18% of cancer cases and 16% of cancer deaths can be attributed to a combination of modifiable lifestyle factors that include excess body weight, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, and alcohol intake.
Wellness programs incorporating interventions that target healthy eating and physical activity, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and other key risk factors can improve health and health care costs.
Absenteeism costs fall ~$2.73 for every dollar spent on wellness programs.
79% of employees say benefits are an important factor in deciding to remain with their current company.
For every dollar an employer spends on workforce health, they earn back $1.47.

We're happy to help your employees, customers, and community stay healthy

Access free toolkits and guides to help your company promote cancer prevention, support employee well-being, advance health equity, and engage in meaningful volunteer and giving opportunities.

For more information, please contact CEOsAgainstCancer@cancer.org

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